TAP137402
SubstationKentucky · EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC
At a glance
TAP137402 is an electric transmission substation in Kentucky, on EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 3 transmission lines. Substation proximity is one of the strongest speed-to-power signals for siting a datacenter — interconnection distance to an energized, high-voltage bus is often the binding constraint on time-to-energization.
Voltage & classification
Ownership
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #124697 | 138 kV | EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #147059 | 138 kV | EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 4.7 mi |
| #147546 | 138 kV | EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 9.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP137402, ranked by DC Readiness. Sites this close to an energized substation carry a strong speed-to-power advantage.
| Site | Type | State | County | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN129961 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Fayette County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.9 yrs | 69.5 |
| TAP140103 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Woodford County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.9 yrs | 69.2 |
| J K SMITH (345 KV) | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Clark County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.7 yrs | 69.1 |
| EC Near Haefling | Greenfield | KY | Fayette | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 68.2 |
| UNKNOWN130278 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Fayette County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 65.5 |
| UNKNOWN130246 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Fayette County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 65.4 |
| TAP137457 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Fayette County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 65.4 |
| UNKNOWN130239 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Fayette County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 65.3 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP137402?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 14.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP137402 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 65 to 70 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Fayette County, Woodford County, Clark County, Fayette. The Kentucky average across 7,741 scored sites is 52.8. 1,261 of those Kentucky sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP137402 substation?
TAP137402 has a maximum voltage of 138 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP137402 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP137402 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP137402 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 14.2 miles.
Who owns TAP137402 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP137402 belong to EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP137402 substation located?
TAP137402 is in Kentucky at 37.8805, -84.2643. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Fayette County, Woodford County, Clark County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP137402 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP137402. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN129961 at 70/100. Across Kentucky, the average DC Readiness score is 52.8.
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About this data
Source: HIFLD Electric Substations and Transmission Lines (U.S. Department of Homeland Security), as published June 29, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: GridCensus, “TAP137402 substation, Kentucky”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/kentucky/tap137402-d833f171 (data as of June 29, 2026).
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Substation attributes are derived from public HIFLD / EIA infrastructure data and may lag real-world upgrades or retirements. Voltage and connected-line counts are screening figures — confirm available capacity and interconnection terms directly with the operating utility and ISO.
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